Where does “girih” come from?
girih (English) comes from Persian گره — knot; tie.
girih (English): Islamic geometric patterns used in architecture and handicrafts, consisting of angled lines that form an interlaced strapwork
Definitions
- Islamic geometric patterns used in architecture and handicrafts, consisting of angled lines that form an interlaced strapwork
Ancestry of “girih”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persian | گره | knot; tie |